fire marshal

noun

1. an official heading a bureau for the prevention or investigation of fires.

2. a person who has charge of the fire-prevention equipment and personnel of an industrial plant.

fire marshal

noun

1. a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc

2. the head of a fire prevention organization

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire marshal¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

“The fire marshal came in and arrested Bob and took him to jail for the rest of the day.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Fire Department declined to comment on the single stairway proposal, saying it is under review by the city fire marshal.

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The state fire marshal’s office is leading the investigation and the Yolo County district attorney’s office is providing oversight in the event that charges are filed, according to county officials.

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Kara Garrett, a spokesperson for the state office of the fire marshal, said the agency was still reviewing the judge’s decision “and planning for our compliance.”

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A special unit with the LAPD’s Newton Division that monitors illegal types of events became aware of the party and notified the Los Angeles Fire Department’s fire marshal.

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